Bar Counsel's Office
Disciplinary Process
The attorney disciplinary process is governed by Idaho Bar Commission Rules (IBCR) Section V. 
- Bar Counsel Dispositions of Grievances and Professional Conduct Board Review of Bar Counsel’s Dispositions
- Professional Conduct Board Review of Formal Charge Cases
Flow Chart of Disciplinary Process
A Flow Chart has been developed to illustrate the disciplinary process.
Discipline Records
Attorneys may request a discipline history by submitting a written authorization to Bar Counsel’s Office, by mail or email, indicating where they wish the discipline letter to be sent. There is no charge associated with this service. Response time is usually within 7 days of the request. Please send requests to:
Idaho State Bar
P.O. Box 895
Boise, Idaho 83701
Email: brice@isb.idaho.gov
Under Idaho Bar Commission Rule (I.B.C.R.) 522(b), all records related to a grievance terminated under I.B.C.R. 509(b)(1) are destroyed after five years from the date of termination and after a file has been destroyed, our response is there is no record of the matter. Moreover, under I.B.C.R. 522(b) any lawyer may answer any inquiry requiring a reference to a destroyed matter by stating no grievance was filed. I.B.C.R. 509.
Information on Recent Public Discipline Cases is also available.
Ethics Advice
Attorneys who have questions about the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct can contact the Bar Counsel's Office at (208) 334-4500.
Formal Opinions
Copies of the Formal Ethics Opinions are available in PDF format.
Fee Disputes/Arbitration
The fee arbitration process is governed by Idaho Bar Commission Rules (IBCR) Section VII.
More information about Fee Arbitration.
Client Assistance Fund
The Client Assistance Fund is governed by Idaho Bar Commission Rules (IBCR) Section VI.
More information about Client Assistance Fund.
Unauthorized Practice of Law
Unauthorized Practice of Law is governed by Idaho Bar Commission Rules (IBCR) Section VIII.
More information about Unauthorized Practice of Law.
Automatic Reporting of Trust Account Overdrafts
Through 6/30/12, automatic reporting of trust account overdrafts is governed by Idaho Bar Commision Rule (IBCR) 302.
Effective 7/1/12, automatic reporting of trust account overdrafts is governed by Idaho Bar Commission Rule (IBCR) 1308.
More information about Automatic Reporting of Trust Account Overdrafts.